Cross-national themes in German foreign policy, including the Middle East Peace Process, the Western Balkans and Transatlantic Relations, as well as global hotspots like Afghanistan.moreRegional focuses

The European Union is the biggest political success story of the past 50 years. Europe is a community of shared values, not only an economic area. Peace and freedom, prosperity and security are among its achievements.
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German foreign policy is peace policy. In collaboration with its partners, Germany is active in international organizations in pursuit of a fair, peaceful and stable international order.
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Globalization has increased the interconnectedness of peoples and countries — the impact of political decisions and economic and social developments is increasingly felt in faraway lands. Efforts to cooperate rather than confront are thus important.
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